amfori BEPI Environmental Monitoring
Enhance your global supply chain's environmental performance with TÜV Rheinland's amfori BEPI services
Today, companies face complex environmental challenges and increasing regulation, which need to be considered not only in their direct operations, but also across their supply chains. To support companies in addressing key environmental issues and trends, and to assist them in driving environmental improvements in their business activities, amfori developed a dedicated environmental due diligence program: amfori BEPI (Business Environment Performance Initiative).
amfori BEPI encompasses a broad scope of 8 Environmental Performance Areas (EPAs). Using a methodology grounded in aspects and impact assessment, it pinpoints the environmental hot spots pertinent to each business partner, based on onsite production processes. The 8 Environmental Performance Areas include:
- Environmental Management Systems
- Energy & Climate
- Emissions to Air
- Water & Effluents
- Waste
- Biodiversity
- Chemicals
- Nuisances
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Benefits for amfori BEPI members include:
- Enhanced environmental and financial performance
- Reduced risks and improved credibility
- Improved relationships in the supply chain
Benefits for business partners (suppliers, producers) include:
- Enhanced environmental and financial performance
- Reduced environmental risks
- Improved reputation
- Better relations in the supply chain
- Better relations with employees
5 steps to more sustainable supply chains with amfori BEPI
The amfori BEPI Environmental Monitoring is a key activity designed to assess a business partner site's proficiency in managing environmental issues. It checks for legal compliance, evaluates the effectiveness of management systems, and identifies elements of continuous improvement onsite. Want to delve deeper into the details? Then speak to our experts!
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8 steps to initiate and complete an amfori BEPI Environmental Monitoring
Advantages of using the amfori BEPI Environmental Monitoring Program
- amfori provides a suite of quick-scan audit tools, allowing members to pinpoint both best practices and areas needing improvement in producers' environmental management at their production sites.
- The amfori sustainability platform consolidates amfori BEPI Environmental Monitoring results, while the amfori sustainability intelligence dashboard offers users a clear view of intricate supply chains. These tools help amfori members identify areas for improvement, compare data across the global supply chain and transform information into concrete insights and actions. They can then track and measure progress to support targeted improvements. It is a good supplementary tool to enable members’ holistic and integrated approach in pursuing responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chains.